A $10 Million Freshwater Innovation Challenge

The Everglades Foundation’s George Barley Water Prize, presented by Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, is the largest water prize of its kind. It will spur innovation and uncover new technologies, solving the issue of phosphorus pollution.

Are you a revolutionary thinker?

The Everglades Foundation is dedicating four years and a grand prize of $10 million dollars to showing the world just how serious phosphorus water pollution is.

Our Presenting Sponsor

The Everglades Foundation is proud to partner with the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and is grateful for their support of the George Barley Water Prize. Together we will combat the issue of harmful algal blooms caused by excess phosphorus. Read our partnership press release HERE.

To learn more about the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, visit their website by clicking the button below.

To learn more about the other sponsors of the George Barley Water Prize, click here.

"This water prize is not just about phosphorus, it's about clean water. It is about transforming the way we solve one of humanity’s greatest challenges: how to secure fresh water for future generations."

~ Dr. Melodie Naja, Chief Scientist, Everglades Foundation

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